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Bajaj New Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs KTM 490 Duke

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
New Bajaj Pulsar N160

Bajaj New Bajaj Pulsar N160

৳267,500,279,500
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KTM 490 Duke

KTM 490 Duke

৳1,050,000
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Bajaj New Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs KTM 490 Duke - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ New Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs KTM 490 Duke - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the New Bajaj Pulsar N160 and KTM 490 Duke? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The New Bajaj Pulsar N160 is priced at 267,500,279,500 BDT while the KTM 490 Duke costs 1,050,000 BDT. The New Bajaj Pulsar N160 is 267,499,229,500 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The New Bajaj Pulsar N160 features a N/Acc engine from Bajaj, making it a strong contender in the Sports Bike category. The KTM 490 Duke comes with a N/Acc engine from KTM, positioning it well in the Street Sports segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Bajaj vs KTM - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 267,500,279,500 BDT vs 1,050,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Sports Bike vs Street Sports
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose New Bajaj Pulsar N160 if you prefer Bajaj's engineering, Sports Bike characteristics, and the 267,500,279,500 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose KTM 490 Duke if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 1,050,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, SOHC
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
4-stroke, SOHC
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Chain
Chain Drive
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Model
New Bajaj Pulsar N160
KTM 490 Duke
Model
New Bajaj Pulsar N160
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar N160
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar N160
KTM 490 Duke
Model Year
2025
2025
Model Year
2025
2025
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Sports
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Sports
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Assembly Location
Bangladesh
Austria
Assembly Location
Bangladesh
Austria
Status
Available
Available
Status
Available
Available
Colors Available
Brooklyn Black, Racing Red, Caribbean Blue
Multiple
Colors Available
Brooklyn Black, Racing Red, Caribbean Blue
Multiple
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split, step-up
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split, step-up
Split Seat
Handle Type
Standard
Sporty
Handle Type
Standard
Sporty
Frame Type
Perimeter
Steel Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Perimeter
Steel Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Box-section
Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Box-section
Aluminum

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
164.82
488.8
Displacement (cc)
164.82
488.8
Maximum Power
15.70
55.00
Maximum Power
15.70
55.00
Maximum Torque
14.65
52.00
Maximum Torque
14.65
52.00
Peak Power
15.7 HP
55 HP
Peak Power
15.7 HP
55 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
58.0
89.0
Bore
58.0
89.0
Stroke
60.7
80.0
Stroke
60.7
80.0
Bore x Stroke
58 x 60.7 mm
89 x 80 mm
Bore x Stroke
58 x 60.7 mm
89 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
12.6:1
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
12.6:1
Cooling System
Oil-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Oil-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (FI ABS), Carburetor (TD)
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Fuel Injection (FI ABS), Carburetor (TD)
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
Digital
Digital
Ignition System
Digital
Digital
Engine Layout
Single cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single cylinder
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W-30
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W-30
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
15000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
15000
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Starting System
Electric
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.102 HP/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.102 HP/kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
BS6
Euro 5
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.1
2.1
Engine Oil Capacity
1.1
2.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
14.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
14.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
40.0
25.0
Average Mileage
40.0
25.0
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage Highway
45
N/A
Mileage Highway
45
N/A
Load Capacity
160
N/A
Load Capacity
160
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
128.0
N/A
Range
~600 km (full tank, estimated)
~350 km
Range
~600 km (full tank, estimated)
~350 km
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Indicator
Yes
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
125
170
Top Speed
125
170
Acceleration (0-60)
~5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
~5 sec (estimated)
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
~14 sec (estimated)
~4.0 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
~14 sec (estimated)
~4.0 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Launch Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
5
6
Number of Gears
5
6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1-N-2-3-4-5
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Gear Ratios
5-speed
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
2000030000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
2000030000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
1989
2020
Overall Length
1989
2020
Overall Width
743
830
Overall Width
743
830
Overall Height
1050
1070
Overall Height
1050
1070
Wheelbase
1357
1370
Wheelbase
1357
1370
Ground Clearance
165
180
Ground Clearance
165
180
Seat Height
795
830
Seat Height
795
830
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
154.0
189.0
Kerb Weight
154.0
189.0
Gross Weight
154
189
Gross Weight
154
189
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
~3 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Disc, Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc, Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc, Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc, Dual Channel ABS
Disc
Front Brake Size
300.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
300.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
230.0
230.0
Rear Brake Size
230.0
230.0
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
1000015000
N/A
Braking Distance
60–0 km/h: ~18 m (estimated)
N/A
Braking Distance
60–0 km/h: ~18 m (estimated)
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Remote Lock
N/A
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
WP USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic
WP USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Mono-shock
WP Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Mono-shock
WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
150.0
Rear Suspension Travel
110.0
150.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good
Climbing Ability
N/A
Good

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
100/80-17
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
MRF (stock)
Varies
Tyre Brand
MRF (stock)
Varies
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Tyre Life
1500020000
15000
Wheel Type
Cast
Alloy
Wheel Type
Cast
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Rating
12V
N/A
Battery Life
23
N/A
Battery Life
23
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (dealer)
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (dealer)
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
20003000
N/A
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Health Check
Manual
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
Yes
Error Code Display
No
Yes
Headlight Type
Projector LED
LED
Headlight Type
Projector LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
LED
DRL
Yes (LED)
Yes
DRL
Yes (LED)
Yes
Hazard Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Display Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Clock
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
Yes
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Yes
Bluetooth Features
N/A
Yes
Navigation
N/A
No
Navigation
N/A
No
Riding Modes
N/A
Street, Sport
Riding Modes
N/A
Street, Sport
Parking Mode
Center/side stand
No
Parking Mode
Center/side stand
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Mid
Sporty
Footpeg Position
Mid
Sporty
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳267,500,279,500
1050000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳267,500,279,500
1050000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
1000015000
30000
Registration Cost
1000015000
30000
Insurance Cost
1000015000
3000040000
Insurance Cost
1000015000
3000040000
EMI Options
Yes (3,850 BDT/month, 6–36 months)
Available
EMI Options
Yes (3,850 BDT/month, 6–36 months)
Available
Distributor/Seller
Uttara Motors Ltd.
KTM Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Uttara Motors Ltd.
KTM Bangladesh
Service Cost
10002000
N/A
Service Cost
10002000
N/A
Running Cost
Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (typical)
15,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (typical)
15,000 km
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Excellent
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Excellent
Good
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
2 years or 20,000 km (whichever comes first)
2 years
Warranty Terms
2 years or 20,000 km (whichever comes first)
2 years
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